Senior AP Payments Operations Analyst

Description Position at McKinstry Co., LLC Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry We are currently seeking a Senior AP Payments Operations Analyst to join our Finance and Accounting team in Seattle, WA. This role is responsible for o wning Accounts Payable payment operations, AP aging performance, credit card program strategy, and operational issue resolution to ensure timely payments, strong financial controls, effective working capital management, and exceptional stakeholder experience. Partners across Finance, Treasury, Procurement, and the business to improve operational performance, resolve complex issues, and drive continuous improvement across the Bill-to-Pay process.

Additional responsibilities may include:

Payment Operations Leadership

• Own payment operations performance, disbursement execution, AP aging health, and payment risk management.
• Ensure supplier payments are accurate, timely, compliant, and supported by effective controls.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex payment issues, exceptions, and vendor disputes, driving resolution with minimal leadership intervention.
• Partner with Treasury on payment planning, cash requirements, and disbursement execution.
• Monitor payment performance, working capital impacts, and disbursement trends, recommending actions that improve cash management, service levels, and operational efficiency.

Vendor & Business Partner Management

• Lead resolution of vendor payment issues, escalations, and cross-functional operational challenges to ensure timely, accurate outcomes and a positive stakeholder experience.
• Partner across Accounts Payable, Procurement, Treasury, Finance, and business teams to remove process barriers, strengthen service delivery, and improve end-to-end payment operations.
• Coordinate effectively across AP functions to drive quick issue resolution, clear ownership, and timely escalation of complex matters.
• Promote AP as a high-performing service organization through responsive communication, strong stakeholder partnership, and proactive problem solving.
• Identify recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance the experience of vendors and internal customers.

Operational Performance & Analytics

• Own AP aging review, payment performance reporting, and operational metrics.
• Analyze trends, risks, and performance gaps and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Support month-end close activities related to payments, disbursements, and AP operations.
• Provide visibility into operational performance, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Continuous Improvement & Process Excellence

• Lead initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, reduce cycle times, and enhance stakeholder experience.
• Simplify processes, eliminate recurring escalations, and improve end-to-end operational effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain standards, documentation, reporting, and best practices that support scalable operations.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence across the Bill-to-Pay process.

Credit Card Program Strategy & Performance

• Lead the corporate credit card program to maximize rebates, strengthen controls, and improve the employee experience.
• Partner across Finance, Treasury, Procurement, and the business to increase adoption, optimize spend, and deliver measurable program value.
• Monitor performance, compliance, and spending trends and implement improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for card program governance, support, and issue resolution.

Leadership & Team Development

• Serve as a delegated leader for day-to-day operational decisions and execution.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members to build capability, accountability, and

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